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An efficient furnace is the surest way to have a comfortable winter. To perform at its best, regular cleaning is necessary. While homeowners can clean or replace the air filter themselves, the more complex components should be left to a professional heating contractor. Learning a little more about your furnace and how it gets dirty will help you know when to schedule a tuneup and keep your home cozy all the way to spring.

What Parts of a Furnace Need to Be Cleaned?

1. The Blower Assembly

When your furnace is heating your home, hot air passes through the blower. Over time, dust and grit will accumulate on the blades and belt. The amount of heated air that can pass through is then reduced, lowering the heating capacity of your furnace. A contractor will inspect and clean the blower assembly, restoring it to full function.

2. The Combustion Area

heating contractorAn essential part of every furnace is the burner, where air and fuel mix to create heat. It’s easy to see how dust and grime buildup affects combustion. If left to worsen, this buildup will eventually cause a furnace to turn off, leaving you in the cold, so enlist a professional to clean the burner and pilot light. 

3. The Outside Space

The general area around your furnace should be free of any debris and grime as well. The less buildup is present outside of the unit, the less will make its way inside to accumulate on componentsYou can perform this cleaning yourself with simple dusting and vacuuming. Best of all, concentrating on the outside and leaving the furnace interior to a heating contractor will help make sure you don’t void your warranty if something goes wrong.

 

To give your furnace a proper tuneup this winter season, contact the heating contractors at Arc Electric & Air Conditioning & Heating. With 50 years of experience serving residential and business clients throughout northern Kentucky and the greater Cincinnati area, their team will inspect, disassemble, and clean your furnace to ensure it will warm your home for seasons to come. Schedule an appointment today at (859) 441-7161 or visit their website to learn more about their services.
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